Southern sea cucumber [Polylabris australis]
Description
The Southern sea cucumber is found in the Southern Ocean, specifically around Antarctica. It is recognized by its cylindrical body, dark color, and spiny skin. This species prefers to dwell in deeper waters and feeds on detritus and plankton.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Flatworms
Platyhelminthes
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Monogenea
Monogenea
|
| Order |
Mazocraeidea
Mazocraeidea
|
| Family |
Microcotylidae
Microcotylidae
|
| Genus |
Polylabris
Polylabris
|